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Job Details The University The University of Manchester has over 16,000 students and staff taking part in organised sport and physical activity through the University. The University recognises the importance of an active lifestyle in both the experiences that these opportunities provide our audiences as well as the positive impact that they have on their wellbeing. Delivery of our sport and physical activity strategy is through UoM Sport which is based across our campuses primarily in Fallowfield at the Armitage Sports Centre and in Manchester University Students’ Union on Oxford Road. Our activities take place across the city utilising a range of city facilities in supporting our community being active and promoting physical activity opportunities through our facilities and programmes. The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Swimming Club and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the performance level players within the club. Person Specification Swimming Coach UoM Sport are looking for people who are outgoing and highly motivated. The person specification below indicates the essential and desirable attributes that an individual must demonstrate to be considered for the post. Please note that covering letters should be written in way that demonstrates how the applicant meets each of the attributes. Applicants will be shortlisted if they demonstrate how they meet all of the essential attributes. The desirable attributes are not necessary to be shortlisted, but are considered to be advantageous. Qualifications – Hold a recognised swimming coaching qualification appropriate for independent coaching, such as a Swim England Swimming Coach / Level 2 equivalent or other recognised equivalent. Pay range £2400 – £3500 per Season Sep-May – dependant on attendance at away and cup/ trophy Fixtures Possible training days: 2x 90 minute training sessions (Monday – 18:00 – 20:00 & Wednesday 13:00 – 15:00 & Thursday 18:00 – 20:00 & Sunday 15:00 – 16:00).
